THE PRIDE of Plymouth gathered together on the eve of The Herald revealing the shortlist for the glittering city awards.

More than 100 people came along to the event at The Treasury having been nominated for a Pride of Plymouth Award by an appreciative member of the community.

Today, we reveal who has made the final shortlist and will go on to a glittering ceremony to be held next month.

Herald editor Ian Wood told the gathered crowd: "This is great city because of what you do.

"We wanted to bring you all here to say thank you and show our appreciation for what you do."

The proud family of Matt Gilbert, who has been nominated posthumously, came along to represent him.

Matt, who made a bucket list when he found out he was dying from cancer, has raised £7,000 through his poetry book The Gilbert Collection for cancer charities and raised the profile of male cancer.

His devoted dad Tim said: "It's quite humbling to know how many people's lives he's touched and that he's been nominated for this award."

His sister Hannah added: "He was so very, very brave. I don't think we really realised just how great Matthew was until he was poorly."

The 19-year-old's mum Sharon added: "If you read the comments on Just Giving and Facebook, they are amazing. We're so proud of him. It's fantastic that he's being recognised like this. It adds to his legacy."

The PDSA, based at Derriford, have also made the shortlist.

The charity, which provides free veterinary care for owners on benefits, has been in the city since 1948.

Senior vet Robert Newcombe explained: "We're not even aware who nominated us yet. We're very pleased, it's lovely to get this recognition.

"The hospital in Plymouth costs just under £1 million a year to run and we treat over 7,000 animals a year.

"We're very proud to be part of Plymouth."

Corporal Andrew Netherton, who is a member of the Army reserves, said: "I'm not too sure who nominated me – or why to be honest."

But the humble medic has spent two stints in the reserves and has a tour of war torn Afghanistan under his belt.

Brave Andrew said: "It's still sinking in that I've been nominated but it's nice to know that I have."

When he's not serving on the front line, Andrew works for Plymouth City Council public protection officer and is husband to Alison and dad to Jack, 13.

More than 100 people were nominated for an award.

The judges – Ian Wood, SWMG Managing Director Blanche Sainsbury and council leader Tudor Evans – will now select winners from the shortlist.